The meeting commenced with an engaging address by Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini, Chairman of Scottish High International School, setting an inviting tone and reflecting on the power of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence.

This was followed by a captivating fusion classical dance performance by the students, and an energetic, inclusive dance, featuring students with additional needs, setting the tone for a day of creativity and collaboration. Additionally, the young Highlanders presented their award-winning DeNew pitch, which garnered significant attention at the JA Asia Pacific Company of the Year Finals 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea.

Ms. Vanita Uppal, OBE, Director of The British School, New Delhi, expressed her appreciation for the students’ efforts and the school’s exceptional hospitality. The gathering was enriched by the presence of distinguished leaders, including Capt. Rohit Sen Bajaj, Mr. Sameer Arora, Ms. Bakhtawar Saini, along with other visionary IB Heads.

Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini, Executive Committee Member of the IB Heads Association of India and South Asia, presented a thorough overview of the previous meeting’s proceedings and presented the list of newly appointed Executive Committee members. 

Further, Dr. Saini took an insightful session on design for neurodiversity and access arrangements. He commenced the session with a brief video that established the context for inclusive education within IB schools.

He discussed the significance of well-structured access arrangements in supporting the diverse needs of learners. Furthermore, Dr. Saini emphasised the essential role of Heads of Schools in cultivating an inclusive culture, ensuring effective implementation of policies, and aligning institutional practices with the IB Access and Inclusion Policy. He further connected the Access and Inclusion Policy, Adverse Circumstances Policy, and the IB Assessments Procedures (2026), highlighting their collective role in ensuring equity, appropriate support, and fairness in assessment.

Later, through a video presentation, Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini highlighted key updates from the IB Global Conference held in Mumbai. For those who had attended the conference, it served as a reflective opportunity to revisit key moments, while others gained valuable insights into the discussions and experiences from the event.

Dr. Saini formally presented the Annual Calendar for the academic session 2026–27, detailing the key dates and scheduled events for the Association. He emphasised the significant engagements planned throughout the year, culminating in the upcoming Pan-India IB Heads meeting, which is set to take place in February 2027.

Dr. Cdr. Kartikay Saini’s address stood out as an ideal of insight and clarity, drawing from the wealth of deep and extensive experience. His words did more than inform, they inspired a renewed sense of purpose and direction. His vision truly served as a rallying call to action, effectively aligning the agenda with a more robust and focused direction. The overwhelming outpour of appreciation and messages from the Heads highlights Dr. Saini’s commendable engagement as well as the host school’s successful efforts during the meeting.

The North India IB Heads Meet 2026 fostered a powerful spirit of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, enabling meaningful dialogue on key educational challenges while collectively shaping a progressive path forward for the IB community.

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On this esteemed platform, Scottish High International School was felicitated for its consistent commitment to nurturing and successfully graduating the IBCP cohort and Dr Neha Singh Maurya, the IBCP Coordinator was felicitated for her valuable contribution.

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Dr Saini was also a keynote speaker at the Summit.

Amongst other awardees were Rt. Honourable Barry Gardiner, Sitting Member of Parliament, House of Commons UK, Ms Brittany Masalosalo, Adviser on National Security & Foreign policy to the US Vice President and Dr A Carole Grace, an African humanitarian leader, recipient of Nelson Mandela Peace Award.

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We are proud to announce that Scottish High has been ranked:

• No. 3 in Gurugram
• No. 3 in the Delhi NCR region
• No. 9 in India

This prestigious recognition reaffirms Scottish High’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class education that blends academic rigor, innovation, and holistic development. Recognised as one of the top international day schools in Gurugram, the school continues to nurture students to think critically, act responsibly, and lead with integrity.

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Our young innovator Advik Iyer participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 Quiz, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with MyGov.

We applaud Advik’s enthusiasm and commitment to learning, innovation, and nation-building. Keep shining and contributing towards a Viksit Bharat!

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Our Highlanders Laura Anika and Saisha Bahal were awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding presentations in the Google Meet session held on 17th August.

Saisha Bahal presented on “AI as the Eye of the Visually Impaired”, highlighting how artificial intelligence can transform lives.

Laura Anika spoke on “Quantum Age – Potentials and Disadvantages”, exploring the promises and challenges of the quantum era.

Scottish High’s ATAL Lab continues to witness and encourage young innovators as they showcase their ideas with confidence and creativity.

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We are delighted to share that our brilliant ATAL Tinkering Lab students—Advik Iyer, Rishit Singh, and Laura Anika—have been awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their exceptional presentations at the National Project Presentation Session held on 8th June 2025.

Advik Iyer impressed the panel with his innovative project on Wave, Wind, and Velocity Energy
Rishit Singh showcased his creativity through a project on Artificial Intelligence
Laura Anika stood out with her unique concept titled “SKILLS – PRESENTATION DECK”

We are incredibly proud of these young innovators for their visionary ideas and outstanding presentations. Keep shining and inspiring!

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This recognition celebrates the outstanding achievement of Grade XII students who secured over 95% in the 2025 Board Examinations — a testament to their unwavering dedication, hard work and pursuit of academic excellence.

In addition, our 19 Highlanders have also been awarded the Academic Excellence Award for achieving above 95% in the 2025 ISC Grade XII Board Examinations.

Congratulations to our young achievers for their remarkable accomplishments!

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